Serving 694 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Iowa Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 694 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Iowa Virtual Academy's student population of 694 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 108% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Iowa Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iowa Virtual Academy is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#706 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
9%
7%
White
78%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Animal, Competitive Math, Esports, Geology, National Clubs, Origami
Arts and Music Programs:
2-Extra curricular/co-curricular at Resident District
Animal, Competitive Math, Esports, Geology, National Clubs, Origami
Arts and Music Programs:
2-Extra curricular/co-curricular at Resident District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iowa Virtual Academy's ranking?
Iowa Virtual Academy is ranked #706 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Iowa Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Iowa Virtual Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Iowa Virtual Academy?
694 students attend Iowa Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Iowa Virtual Academy students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iowa Virtual Academy?
Iowa Virtual Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Iowa Virtual Academy offer ?
Iowa Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Iowa Virtual Academy part of?
Iowa Virtual Academy is part of Clayton Ridge Comm School District.
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